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Bowhunter Education Course

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Overview

Bowhunter Education is required to hunt ONLY deer and bear with a bow or crossbow. While not required, the course is recommended for anyone wishing to hunt any game with archery or crossbow. 

This course covers safety techniques and responsible, ethical hunting practices when pursuing game with a bow or crossbow.

NOTE : All courses require the completion of homework prior to attending. If you do not complete the homework, you cannot complete the course.

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Description

IMPORTANT: MINIMUM AGE FOR COURSE: 11 YEARS 
(Minimum age to purchase a license is 12 years)
Managed & Approved by:
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Division of Fish & Wildlife | Hunter Education
Hunter Education Program Courses and Certifications - NYSDEC

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Aug 2026

Bowhunter Education Course

Registration Open 35 of 35 seats remaining

Location:

Rochester Brooks Gun Club
962 Honeoye Falls 6 Road
Rush, NY 14543

Taught by:

John D Harman
Date & Times:
Aug 31, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EDT
Sep 01, 2026 5:00PM - 9:00PM EDT
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Sep 2026

Bowhunter Education Course

Registration Open 24 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Armor Fire Hall
4932 Clark Street
Hamburg, NY 14075

Taught by:

Timothy M Jerome
Date & Times:
Sep 12, 2026 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT
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Bowhunter Education Course

Registration Open 15 of 15 seats remaining

Location:

Ravlin Hill Archery
7938 NY-474
Clymer , NY 14767

Taught by:

Charles W Dole
Date & Times:
Sep 12, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT
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Bowhunter Education Course

Registration Open 23 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Ephratah Rod & Gun Club
372 State Highway 67
Ephratah, NY 13339

Taught by:

James H Berry
Date & Times:
Sep 13, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT
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Bowhunter Education Course

Registration Open 57 of 60 seats remaining

Location:

Falconer Rod & Gun Club
2178 1/2 Buffalo Street Extension
Falconer , NY 14733

Taught by:

Charles Cardinale
Date & Times:
Sep 13, 2026 8:00AM - 5:00PM EDT
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Bowhunter Education Course

Registration Closed 15 of 15 seats remaining

Location:

Middlesex Conservation Club
6087 South Hill Road
Middlesex, NY 14507

Taught by:

George H Granger
Date & Times:
Sep 19, 2026 8:00AM - 4:30PM EDT
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Bowhunter Education Course

Registration Closed 20 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Woodlawn Sportsmens Club
3367 East Lydius Street
Schenectady, NY 12303

Taught by:

Antonio R Ferraioli
Date & Times:
Sep 26, 2026 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT
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Bowhunter Education Course

Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Walden Sportsmen's Club
1823 NYS Rt 52
Walden, NY 12586

Taught by:

John Hill jr
Date & Times:
Sep 26, 2026 9:00AM - 3:00PM EDT
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